lunar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow

Examples of lunar eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On August 27–28, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, visible across Europe, Africa and the Americas. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The Maya, for example, observed and calculated intervals between solar and lunar eclipses, building predictions and calendars around the pattern. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

Its arrival will trigger a breathtaking lunar eclipse late in the month, which will be visible across the Americas and parts of Africa and Europe as Earth passes between the sun and moon to bathe the lunar disk in shadow. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Solar eclipses can occur two to five times per year, while lunar eclipses can occur anywhere from zero to three times annually, according to EarthSky. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lunar eclipse

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Kids Definition

lunar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse in which the moon passes partially or entirely through the umbra of the earth's shadow